Bury The

Old Man

Is this really the life

you were made for?

You’ve worked hard. Provided well. Checked every box the world said would bring meaning.

But somewhere in the silence—between boardrooms, ballfields, and burnout—you’ve felt it:
There has to be more.

Men today are drowning in distraction, isolated in achievement, and spiritually numb. We've traded identity for image, brotherhood for busyness, and calling for control.

We’re living safe. But not surrendered.
We’re busy. But not bold.
We’re managing. But not multiplying anything that will outlive us.

Dead Man Revival. Bury the old man.

calling men back to

the crucified life

“I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.” Galatians 2:20

Dead Man Revival exists to awaken men to a Kingdom vision for their lives, one that begins with surrender and ends with eternal impact.

We’re not interested in hype, hustle, or hollow religion.

We’re here for the men who want real transformation.

Through Scripture-fueled devotionals, high-commitment formation groups, bold teaching, and brotherhood forged in truth, we’re raising a generation of men who are dead to self and alive in Christ.

If you’ve felt the tension...

If you’re ready for more...

It’s time to bury the old man and walk in new life.

The Dead Man’s Path

Spiritual formation journey represented by man walking on trail through forest.

1 - Accept the Challenge.

Start living like a man who’s already died.

The 20-Day Dead Man Challenge is your on-ramp to a surrendered life—ten tenets, twenty days, and no turning back. This isn’t a devotional. It’s a daily confrontation with truth that leads to action.

  • 10 declarations + actions reshape your identity

  • Daily emails + video + text reminders

  • Downloadable Challenge Tracker

  • Personal, daily invitations into the way of Jesus

Book titled "Dead Man Manifesto" by Joe Courtney on a wooden table with eyeglasses and a notebook nearby.

The book that started the movement.
Dead Man Manifesto: 10 Confessions of a Kingdom Leader is a field guide for men ready to trade shallow religion for a surrendered life. This isn’t self-help. It’s spiritual formation for the second half of life.

  • 10 powerful tenets of crucified discipleship

  • Action-based practices for daily obedience

  • Identity, legacy, and eternity—redefined

  • Scripturally grounded. Eternity focused.

2 - WRITE YOUR MANIFESTO.

Dead Man Formation Groups inspirational image.

3 - Join a Group.

This isn’t a program. It’s a death sentence to your false self.

Dead Man Formation Groups are 3-month resurrection training grounds for men who know there’s more—more to Christ, more to the Word, more to their story than cultural Christianity ever told them.

  • Weekly cruciform brotherhood rooted in Galatians 2:20

  • High-commitment discipleship forged in daily obedience

  • Spiritual habits to rewire your life from the inside out

  • Identity formation that lasts for eternity

FAQs

  • Dead Man Revival is a discipleship movement for men who are ready to die to self and follow Jesus with everything. We help men form the mind of Christ through high-commitment formation groups, spiritual disciplines, and accountable brotherhood.
    We're not here to entertain or impress—we're here to form men into apprentices of Jesus.

  • We serve men who are hungry for more than church attendance and surface-level faith.
    Most are in their 30s to 60s, in a season of reassessing their lives, and asking:
    What does it really mean to follow Jesus as a man, husband, father, and leader?
    You don’t have to have it all figured out—you just have to be ready to go deeper.

  • Our spiritual formation groups are not casual gatherings. They're designed to help men walk with Jesus through real accountability, spiritual disciplines, and biblical truth—with strong support from a trained facilitator.

    These groups require:

    • Weekly attendance and personal engagement

    • Practice of spiritual habits between sessions

    • Honest accountability and a willingness to grow

    • A financial investment

    Why the cost?
    Because your spiritual formation matters.
    The investment we’re making in each man is significant and our facilitators are committed to shepherding you with focus, time, and intentionality. You're not just joining a group. You're entering a process that has the potential to change everything.

  • Each event is different, but the purpose is the same: to awaken men to what’s real and call them to live surrendered lives in Christ.
    Expect teaching, worship, space to reflect, and a clear next step.
    We don’t gather just to consume. We gather to respond.

  • We’re open to partnerships with pastors and local churches.
    If you’re interested in bringing Dead Man Revival to your area, reach out and we’ll talk about it.

  • Dead Man Revival was founded by Joe Courtney, a leadership coach and spiritual formation mentor with a passion for helping men live fully surrendered to Christ. While Joe is often visible at events and in our content, the ministry is not built around one man.

    We’re led by a Board of committed Christian men who carry biblical conviction, Spirit-filled wisdom, and a shared vision for discipleship and revival. Their role is to guard the mission, provide spiritual and strategic oversight, and ensure everything we do reflects the heart of Christ.

    We’re also supported by a trusted Advisory Council of pastors, leaders, and seasoned men of faith who speak into our direction, offerings, and spiritual integrity.

    This isn’t a solo effort—it’s a brotherhood, led by a team of men who are living the message we preach.